Chanel Spring/Summer 2015

Oct 01, 2014 1:03am

Cara Delevingne, Georgia May Jagger, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Gisele Bündchen were just some of the famous models that Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld invited to walk in this season’s Chanel show in Paris. Where last season, Lagerfeld turned the beautiful Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées into a huge Chanel-themed supermarket, for Spring/Summer 2015, the German-born designer took to the streets, transforming the iconic Parisian location into a bustling Chanel Boulevard.

Dressed in a colourful collection featuring the French house’s iconic tweed, models, it-girls and Lagerfeld muses on the runway were given giant placards with feminist slogans, such as “Ladies first” and “History is her story, ” as Delevingne shouted into a megaphone.

On the Catwalk

If you were on the waitlist for the Chanel $4k cult sneakersor last summer’s espadrilles, be prepared to add this season’s accessories to your wish list once again. Models wore psychedelic watercolour printed boots, gold brogues and loafers with a heavy splash of colour. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Chanel collection without some lust-worthy bags and jewellery. Think chain clutches (complete with feminist phrases), suede shoulder bags, box clutches and double-c bracelets and necklaces. The collection touched on the colourful riot theme with 60s and 70s-inspired pieces. Standouts included Lagerfeld’s vibrant tweed layering, knitted dresses (as worn by Gisele) and simple suede throwbacks to the designer’s time at Chloe.

Backstage Beauty: Hair and Makeup

Unlike last summer where Lagerfeld sent models down the catwalk in matching wigs and makeup, spring 2015 saw individual looks on each of the models. Backstage, hairstylist Sam McKnight confessed that the look was tailored to each model and as natural as possible. Cue: smooth, hydrated tresses with natural volume. As for the makeup, anything goes. Winged, cat’s eyes, complete with a graphic flick to rainbow and multi-coloured smoky eyeshadow and statement lips. The overall theme? Be inspired by yourself.

For more information contact Chanel Australia on (02) 9233 4800 or visit chanel.com